insert_link WorldTrump tells Putin to avoid escalation in Ukraine U.S President-Elect Donald Trump has told his Russian counterpart to avoid an escalation in Ukraine according to a Washington Post report. The conflict could be one of the topics US President Joe Biden discusses when he meets Donald Trump at the White House this week. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. today11 November, 2024 35
insert_link Business / EconomicsSouth Africa Restarts Cargo Operations at Lebombo Border After Mozambique Fixes Systems The South Africa Border Management Authority and the South African Revenue Service have resumed cargo operations at the Lebombo border, clearing backlogged shipments after Mozambique restored processing systems at Ressano Garcia. BMA spokesperson Mmemme Mogotsi says BMA commissioner Michael Masiapato confirmed that the port is fully operational for cargo movement: Travelers are advised to stay informed on updates as BMA and SARS ensure secure, efficient border processing today11 November, 2024 60
insert_link AfricaAustralia’s Resolute Mining Executives Arrested in Mali Over Disputes The CEO of Australian gold mining company Resolute, Terence Holohan, and two of his executives have been arrested in Bamako, Mali, while in the country to address ongoing disputes with local authorities. As per Voice Of America , the company confirmed that the executives were there to engage with Mali's mining and tax authorities about the company’s business practices and to make progress on claims against Resolute, which the […] today11 November, 2024 28
insert_link Nam Elections 2024Windhoek East Rally Sees Kuugongelwa-Amadhila Highlighting SWAPO Government Achievements Swapo central committee member Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila informed party members in the Windhoek East constituency on Saturday that the Swapo-led government has made strides in developing the agriculture, mining, and fisheries sectors. She spoke during an election campaign meeting. Here's political analyst Rakkel Andreas: today11 November, 2024 49
insert_link South AfricaSouth Africa Celebrates Achievements at 12th World Urban Forum South Africa's Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi concluded her Egypt visit, celebrating South Africa’s achievements at the 12th World Urban Forum. Kubayi said that South Africa also initiated a SADC ministers’ meeting to accelerate informal settlement upgrades, sharing insights and solutions for sustainable cities globally. In addition, she led discussions on sustainable urbanisation and secured agreements to establish a UN-Habitat office in South Africa: today11 November, 2024 35
insert_link WorldTrump wins Nevada With Arizona still being counted Donald Trump has won Nevada, a US state he lost in both 2016 and 2020. Both he and Kamala Harris, his Democrat rival, courted voters in the state several times in the lead-up to the election. He may already be the President-elect, but votes are still being counted in Arizona. Here's Sally Patterson reporting for us: today11 November, 2024 35
insert_link Nam Elections 2024IPC Candidate Panduleni Itula Emphasizes Leadership as Serving the People’s Needs The Independent Patriots for Change presidential candidatePanduleni Itula, said Leadership is not about sitting offices but it is about understanding the needs of their people and having them at hearts. today11 November, 2024 43
insert_link NamibiaNSA Denies Government Interference in Delayed Unemployment Data Release Namibia Statistics Agency's statistician general Alex Shimuafeni has refuted claims of government interference in the delay of unemployment statistics reports indicate. This after releasing the 2023 census data without employment figures, the NSA received a letter of demand from the Economic Policy Research Association calling for the data within 10 days. Shimuafeni emphasized the NSA’s commitment to impartiality, stating that data is released simultaneously to all stakeholders without prior consultation. today11 November, 2024 28
insert_link South AfricaS.A’s NPA Confident Constitutional Court Will Dismiss Magudumana’s Potential Appeal on Extradition S.A's National Prosecuting Authority says it is confident that even if doctor Nandipha Magudumana approaches the Constitutional Court over her extradition, the appeal would be dismissed. The Supreme Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in the appeal matter by Magudumana to have her arrest in Tanzania declared unlawful. She claims her deportation was a disguised extradition. NPA’s spokesperson, Mthunzi Mhaga, told Newzroom Afrika that Magudumana’s legal team failed to demonstrate […] today8 November, 2024 106